EPISODE 175

Nu-Metal, the mid 90s creation that blended metal, rap and pop, is one of the most critically derided pop genres. So it is strange that this genre is having a comeback. But whereas its first incarnation was dominated by men, now women are leading the way. Artists like Poppy, Grimes and Rina Sawayama have recast the heavy guitars, sung-rap lyrics and gaudy aesthetic to fight back the patriarchy.

CORRECTION: Charlie does not play pinch harmonics, but rather natural harmonics

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Check out Finn McKenty's YouTube channel The Punk Rock MBA starting with his video on what killed Nu-Metal

SONGS DISCUSSED

Korn - Freak On A Leash

Rina Sawayama - STFU!

Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff

Poppy - I Disagree

Nine Inch Nails - Head Like A Hole

Grimes, Hana - We Appreciate Power

Rina Sawayama - XS

Britney Spears - Gimme More

Britney Spears - Toxic